Xbox's big reset | Week in Mobile Games podcast

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, deputy editor Paige Cook and features and data editor Aaron Astle talk through the latest games industry news on the 97th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On the show we discuss:We unpack the news that Xbox is laying off 3,200 staff and divesting five studios,  with plans to engage one billion players daily.Pokémon Go's 10th anniversary.The Love and Deepspace 'bring back Valko' petition.The kick-off the Esports World Cup 2026.Nintendo's decision to shut down Mario Kart Tour.00:00 - Introductions04:08 - Xbox layoffs and reset22:20 - Love & Deepspace 'Bring back Valko'27:08 - Pokémon Go 10th anniversary31:54 - Esports World Cup34:40 - Mario Kart Tour shuts down39:41 - Conclusion** Let's Connect **👉🏻 X - https://x.com/pgbiz👉🏻 LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pocketgamer-biz/?originalSubdomain=uk👉🏻 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PGbiz👉🏻 Website - https://www.pocketgamer.biz 👉🏻 Check out more world-class speakers sharing their insights and expertise at one of our events. You can find details of our next event here - https://www.pgconnects.com/next-event👉🏻 Vote in the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2026 - https://www.pocketgamer.biz/mga2026/vote/